Episodes

  • 1st Lt. Carl H. Hahn, US Army Air Corp., 6/25/1944 Died in line of duty

    1st Lt. Carl H. Hahn, US Army Air Corp., 6/25/1944 Died in line of duty
    Mar 28 2026
    1st Lt. Carl H. Hahn's story is one of steady service, quiet courage, and sacrifice far from home. From the small communities of Lancaster County to the skies over North Africa and Italy, he carried out the kind of missions that rarely make history books, yet were essential to victory. Flying supplies into danger and bringing the wounded back to safety, Hahn and men like him formed the lifeline of the Allied advance. His story woven into the larger fabric of history.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one was more than a name, they were sons and daughters, husbands and wives. Each leaving behind a family forever marked by a gold star.
    This podcasts exists to ensure that their stories are never forgotten. By preserving the lives, sacrifices and legacies of the fallen, we honor their memory and help future generations to understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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    7 mins
  • 1st Lt. Carl Frederick Christian, US Army Air Corp., KIA May 15, 1944

    1st Lt. Carl Frederick Christian, US Army Air Corp., KIA May 15, 1944
    Mar 28 2026
    Lt. Carl F. Christian was a pilot who flew in the most dangerous area for the Air Transport Command - the critical role of sustaining allied forces in China through the perilous "Hump" airlift, which were flights over the Himalayas from India into China. On May 15, 1944 he departed on what would be his last mission.

    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one was more than a name, they were sons and daughters, husbands and wives. Each leaving behind a family forever marked by a gold star.
    This podcasts exists to ensure that their stories are never forgotten. By preserving the lives, sacrifices and legacies of the fallen, we honor their memory and help future generations to understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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    8 mins
  • 1st Lt Vernon Leroy McKinstry, Jr, US Army Air Corp, KIA 1/5/1945

    1st Lt Vernon Leroy McKinstry, Jr, US Army Air Corp, KIA 1/5/1945
    Mar 7 2026
    First Lieutenant Vernon Leroy McKinstry, Jr. was a son, a student, and a pilot entrusted with the lives of others. On a cold morning in England, his war ended before the mission even began.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one was more than a name—they were sons and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors. Each left behind a family forever marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure their stories are never forgotten. By preserving the lives, sacrifices, and legacies of the fallen, we honor their memory and help future generations understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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    6 mins
  • 1st Lt Arthur Boyer Cameron, Jr, US Army, KIA Nov 14, 1944

    1st Lt Arthur Boyer Cameron, Jr, US Army, KIA Nov 14, 1944
    Mar 7 2026
    1st Lt. Arthur Boyer Cameron Jr., A college student from a small American town… who traded classrooms at Pennsylvania State College for a battlefield half a world away.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one was more than a name—they were sons and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors. Each left behind a family forever marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure their stories are never forgotten. By preserving the lives, sacrifices, and legacies of the fallen, we honor their memory and help future generations understand the true cost of freedom.
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    9 mins
  • Lt. Philip Ralph Harris, US Navy AirCorp, KIA May 10, 1945

    Lt. Philip Ralph Harris, US Navy AirCorp, KIA May 10, 1945
    Feb 22 2026
    Lieutenant Philip Ralph Harris left his family’s Wisconsin farm to serve his country in a time of great uncertainty. He flew across the vast Pacific, over open ocean and into danger, carrying out his duty with courage and quiet determination. On May 10, 1945, he gave his life in service—far from home, but never forgotten.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one was more than a name—they were sons and daughters, husbands and wives, friends and neighbors. Each left behind a family forever marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure their stories are never forgotten. By preserving the lives, sacrifices, and legacies of the fallen, we honor their memory and help future generations understand the true cost of freedom.
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    7 mins
  • 1st Engineer John Joseph Quinlin, Merchant Marines, KIA Oct. 9, 1943

    1st Engineer John Joseph Quinlin, Merchant Marines, KIA Oct. 9, 1943
    Feb 22 2026
    John Joseph Quinlan’s story reminds us of the perilous journey faced by Merchant Marines, who carried vital supplies across hostile waters and often risked their lives to keep the fight going. His courage, love for family, and ultimate sacrifice are remembered through the stories we preserve here on Stars of Sacrifice.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
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    8 mins
  • Lt. Herman Edwin Everhart, US Army Air Corp., KIA March 21, 1945

    Lt. Herman Edwin Everhart, US Army Air Corp., KIA March 21, 1945
    Feb 15 2026
    Join us to hear the tribute to Lt Herman Edwin Everhart. He had flown more than sixty combat missions, He had saved his crew. And in his final moments, he faced the sky with the same courage that had defined his service.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
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    7 mins
  • Lt. George Thomas Hunter Jr., US Army Air Corp, KIA July 20, 1944

    Lt. George Thomas Hunter Jr., US Army Air Corp, KIA July 20, 1944
    Feb 15 2026
    Join us to hear a tribute to Lt. George Thomas Hunter, Jr. His story reflects the promise of a young life cut short, the sacrifice of a generation, and the enduring cost of freedom.
    Welcome to Stars of Sacrifice: WWII, the official podcast of Stories Behind the Stars.
    More than 421,000 Americans gave their lives in World War II. Each one had a story—and a family who carried their loss, marked by a gold star.
    This podcast exists to ensure those stars are never forgotten, preserving the lives and legacies of the fallen so future generations can understand the true cost of freedom.

    Patriotic Feelings by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
    Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
    Creative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)
    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US
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    8 mins